Tool and Die Supervisor, Gigafactory Nevada

Company: Tesla
Location: Sparks
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

The Role: Tool and Die Supervisor The successful candidate will have experience in all facets of Tool & Die related to automotive. The candidate needs to be well-versed in various Tool & Die craftsmanship skills, breakdown management, root cause investigation and problem recurrence prevention, PM system development, and implementation, and spare parts management. This person must be able to build upon previous successes, and take our Tool & Die team to the next level. He/she must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect safety, part quality, production efficiency, and die function. The successful candidate will also have exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills and demonstrates the ability to be an innovator and change agent. Responsibilities: * This is a hands-on working supervisor role. * Supervision of hourly Tool & Die Specialists. * Manpower management: day to day line support; PM and repair tasks; vacation scheduling; OT & weekend work scheduling. * Definition of daily tasks and setting directions for the team * Interaction with Management, Production Personnel, Manufacturing Engineering, and Tool & Die Design Engineering * Ensuring Shifts adhere to standards as well as maintaining updates as required * Project management of repair, refurbishment and engineering change implementation projects * Assist with budget development and reporting. * Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory to Identify and order needed parts and maintain tracking system. * Skill level development of the team including training and development of individual objectives * Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations. Requirements: * Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent OJT experience * 5+ years of experience in supervision and leadership * 5+ years of experience maintaining high pressure die casting, Injection Molds(HRS), or Stamping Dies * Project management experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs * Ability to motivate in high pressure situations * Ability to develop individualized development plans to improve weaknesses and leverage strengths * Open-minded, highly flexible, positive attitude * Good overall people management skill * Great communication skills, both verbal and written Employee Benefits: * Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare PPO and HSA plans (including infertility coverage) * 3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution * Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage) * Company-paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability * 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays * Back-up childcare and employee discounts

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